Abrigo

APRIL 8, 2025

This blog breaks down the pros, cons, and what financial institutions should consider when evaluating their risk rating approach. Is a 2D risk rating model still worth it? An effective risk rating framework is probably the single most important tool a bank can use when it comes to managing credit risk.

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CECL Credit Unions Credit Risk Default 78

Credit Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It’s been 16 years since the last major economic downturn – the banking crisis that started in 2007 and was in full impact mode from 2008 through 2010. Since then, we’ve weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, which many experts predicted would lead to a wave of defaults and business closures. During that period, the U.S.

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Days Sales Outstanding Bad Debt DSO Default 195

Abrigo

AUGUST 5, 2020

Key Takeaways This recession is significantly different than the 2008 financial crisis, creating a unique credit environment for financial institutions. Economic downturns alter the credit memo's content and process to capture credit risk. Mitigate credit risk and drive growth – even in a recession.

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Credit Risk CECL Credit Unions Default 78

Your Virtual Credit Manager

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After, the Great Recession of 2008, commercial bankruptcies peaked in 2009 and did not drop below pre-recession levels until 2012. Clearly, the level of Business Credit Risk is going to remain elevated as we move through 2024, bringing with it the potential for corresponding increases in bad debt and delinquency.

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Bankruptcy Credit and Collections Bad Debt Accounts Receivable (AR) 130

Abrigo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The most-read portfolio risk blogs in 2023 Probability of default, CECL model validation, and stress testing were among Abrigo's top blogs on ALM, CECL, and portfolio risk this year. You might also like this webinar, "Unraveling risk rating: Making sense of your best early warning tool."

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CECL Credit Unions Default Credit Risk 88

Your Virtual Credit Manager

AUGUST 27, 2024

Just 25 years ago, credit executives were primarily concerned with financial risks — except of course for the Y2K bug that briefly stole the spotlight. Delinquency risk and the risk of default were the primary focus. And as global economic integration deepens, so does the complexity and scale of these risks.

Accounts Receivable (AR) 100

Accounts Receivable (AR) Default Credit and Collections Cybersecurity 100

Fundera

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

When a credit bureau computes your credit score, their job is to produce a number that estimates—given your past and current financial history—how likely you are to default on future debts. There are five notable components of a personal credit score. 13 Lesser-Known Factors That Can Affect You Credit Score.

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Credit Scoring Small Businesses Credit and Collections Collector 93